1. The Role of Conservation Camps

2. Objectives  Define Conservation Camp Goals  Name 5 camps located within NDOC  Determine which camp is the most Rural camp in NDOC  Define Rural (as defined by NDOC)  Describe educational programs available at camps  Define highway clean- up  Only non-violent Inmates  Define minimum custody inmate  Explain the differences between camp searches and facility searches  Do minimum custody inmates have more rights than other Inmates

3. Camp Goals Minimum custody camps were designed to assist in the housing of lower level non-violent Inmates, and to support in the rehabilitation while helping them return to society.

4. Task of a Camp  Housing for short term offenders.  Housing for less restrictive offenders.  Placement in rural Nevada for area work crews.  Provide NDF with available work crews as needed.  Provide housing for offenders in a less than institutional setting.  Give offenders opportunities to work and develop job skills.  Maintaining custody and control of offenders.

5. Minimum Custody Inmate NRS 209.131 AR 521  Definition: Minimum custody is for inmates who represent a limited potential to misbehave or who represent a low risk to escape without the presence of a secure perimeter.  Inmates must meet the following criteria to qualify to minimum custody:  Have a total risk factor score (RFS) of 11 points or less.  Be within 36 months of probable release from NDOC custody.  Have performed assigned duties in a faithful or orderly manner

6. OFFENDERS BY CUSTODY LEVEL 2012 Minimum1,992 16.30% Medium7,368 60.29% Close2,563 20.97% Maximum 298 2.44% Total 1 2,221 100.00%

7. 10 Camps 1 Boot Camp Camp Information

8. Camp Inmate Programs  G E D  High School Diploma  DUI Classes  Anger Management  Narcotics Anonymous  Alcohol Anonymous  College courses  New Beginnings (Re-entry)  305 DUI Program (AR 523)

9. Average Daily Inmate Cost 2012  Institution………………………….$57.90  Remote Camps………………….$41.76  Non-Remote Camp…………….$36.99  Transitional Housing..……………$68.53  Restitution Center.………………$48.47 Average (inclusive of all costs) $50.73

10. Staff Responsibility  Security  Property  Laundry  Culinary  Maintenance  (Facility and Vehicles)  Medical  Communications  Transportation  Visiting  Budgets  Ensure all camp rules are enforced consistently  Ensure all responsibilities of offenders are enforced  Productivity of Offenders

11. Classification  Inmate housing  Sentence structure  Parole and Probation  Grievance  Inmate Personal Issues  Job Assignments

12. State Camps 1978 to present  Stewart Conservation Camp (1978 & 1995)  Pioche Conservation Camp (1980)  Three Lakes Valley Conservation Camp (1983)/Boot Camp (1991)  Wells Conservation Camp (1984)  Ely Conservation Camp (1985)  Humboldt Conservation Camp (1986)  Carlin Conservation Camp (1987)  Jean Conservation Camp (1988)

13. State Camps 1978 to present  Tonopah Conservation Camp (1991)  Silver Springs Conservation Camp (1991) (2003) Closed

14. Rural  Definition: Thesaurus - country, not urban State – Any Institution or facility not located within a major metropolis